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Language Network: Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Workbook

by Mcdougal Littell

Contains a wealth of exercises to help build skills and fluency with complex English grammar.

Language Network: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Workbook

by Mcdougal Littell

A workbook focusing on the grammar, usage and mechanics of the English language.

Language Network: Grammar, Writing, Communication

by Mcdougal Littell

This book, a useful guide for students and others contains Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics, Essential Writing Skills, Writing Workshops, Communicating in the Information Age and Student Resources.

Language Network: Grammar, Writing, Communication


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Language and Characterisation: People in Plays and Other Texts (Textual Explorations)

by Jonathan Culpeper

Textual Explorations General Editors-Mick Short, Lancaster UniversityElena Semino, Lancaster UniversityThe focus of this series is on the stylistic analysis of literary and non-literary texts, and the theoretical issues which such work raises. Textual Explorations will include books that cover studies of literary authors, genres and other groupings, stylistic studies of non-literary texts, translation study, the teaching of language and literature, the empirical study of literature, and corpus approaches to stylistics and literature study. Books in the series will centre on texts written in English. Readership of the series is mainly undergraduate and postgraduate students, although advanced sixth formers will also find the books accessible. The series will be of particular interest to those who study English language, English literature, text linguistics, discourse analysis and communication studies. Language & Characterisation- People in Plays & Other Texts explores how the words of a text create a particular impression of a character in the reader's mind. Drawing together theories from linguistics, social cognition and literary stylistics, it is the first book-length study to focus on: the role of language and characterisation characterisation in the dialogue of play texts Containing numerous examples from Shakespeare's plays, the book also considers a wide range of other genres, including, prose fiction, verse, films, advertisements, jokes and newspapers. Language and Characterisation is as practical as it is theoretical and equips readers with analytical frameworks to reveal and explain both the cognitive and the linguistic sides of characterisation. Clear and detailed introductions are given to the theories, and useful suggestions for further analysis are also made at the end of each part of the book. The book will be essential reading for students and researchers of language, literature and communication.

Language, Identity and Diversity in Picturebooks: An Aotearoa New Zealand Perspective

by Nicola Daly

This book presents a range of perspectives on the way language, diversity, and identity are reflected in New Zealand children’s literature, based on the published research of Nicola Daly, an associate professor in the Division of Education of the University of Waikato, and her colleagues.The book is organised into two sections. The first section examines the use of Te Reo Māori and English in the text of New Zealand picturebooks, exploring the linguistic landscape of Māori-English bilingual picturebooks. The second section, The Pedagogical Potential of Picturebooks, explores how picturebooks featuring Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), and Pacific languages reflect identity and support diversity in society. Research from several educational contexts, ranging from kindergarten to university, where picturebooks are used to support learning language and learning about language is also discussed. Themes of language, identity, and diversity are explored throughout the two sections and brought together in the concluding chapter’s discussion of the power of picturebooks.This book will be of interest to scholars in children’s literature and education; it may also be relevant to scholars in linguistics library and information studies, cultural studies, and media and communication studies.

Lanie (American Girl Today)

by Jane Kurtz

Ten-year-old Lanie loves science and nature, but she has a problem: she's an "outside" girl with an "inside" family. She longs get out and go camping, but they all want to stay home. It wouldn't be so bad if her best friend was around, but she's halfway around the world, living out their dream of studying wildlife. Lanie feels she never gets to have any adventures-anywhere. But when her favorite aunt comes to stay, Lanie discovers that the wonders of nature are everywhere-even in her own backyard.

Lanie's Real Adventures: Girl of the Year 2010, Book 2) (American Girl)

by Jane Kurtz Robert Papp

Lanie is delighted that her aunt has returned and her wild garden is taking off--but her next door neighbor is not happy that Lanie is growing a "weed garden" right in their suburban neighborhood, next to her prize roses. She threatens to report Lanie and her family to the neighborhood association for violating the landscaping rules. Meanwhile, Lanie is horrified that the neighbor is using poison sprays in her garden, right next to where Lanie is trying to attract butterflies. Lanie wants to spread the word in her community about the benefits of natural gardening and nontoxic pest control, but when an opportunity arises, she falls short. Discouraged at first, Lanie finds another way, as she and her friends plan a garden festival at the Community Garden where she's been volunteering. On the day of the festival, Lanie and her neighbor find common ground--and a creative solution to their garden problem.

Lanie: Girl of the Year 2010, Book 1) (American Girl)

by Jane Kurtz Robert Papp

Isabelle is excited about starting her first year at the Anna Hart School of the Arts! But she can't help comparing herself to her older sister, Jade, who attends the same school and is an amazing ballerina. Isabelle's other classmates are equally talented, and she starts wondering whether she really belongs at her new school. She earns a role in the fall festival, but she struggles during rehearsals. Can Isabelle learn how to focus less on those around her and more on her own dancing? With help from her sister and her friends, Isabelle may discover a unique talent that she can truly call her own.

Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

by Michael D. Beil

Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those who can hear him, that is) who lives onboard the Lake Erie Shoreliner train and is one of the best detectives no one knows about. He doesn't have much patience for humans (unless they bring him sardines), but when 10-year-old traveler Henry can't find his new friend, the exuberant Ellie, Sam's enlisted to help. A ransom note is soon discovered and just like that, Sam and Henry are on the case, with the help of Clarence the Conductor (who supplies Sam's sardines). But is Ellie still on board the train? Did the salesman with his trunk full of samples sneak her off? And why does that couple keep acting so suspicious? Veteran middle-grade mystery author Michael D. Beil has crafted a hilarious and appealing adventure set in the 1930s that's chock-full of quirky characters, red herrings, and all with an irresistible cat at its center.

Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story

by Jonny Zucker

A Chinese family prepares for their New Year festivities they decorate the house with flowers, then set off firecrackers to scare away bad spirits and welcome the coming year. Family and friends sit down together for a festive dinner, then go outside to watch the parade of dragon dancers. The festival ends on its final night with a display of colored lanterns. Festival Time books depict the activities of typical families, as Mom, Dad, and children celebrate holidays that have special religious or cultural significance for them. Cheerfully attractive color illustrations supplement a simply-told story of the holiday's origins and a description of the festivities that are part of that holiday. Festival Time books can be read aloud to toddlers, but are easy enough for many first and second graders to read to themselves. Each book's final two-page spread is written mainly for parents, offering suggestions for ways to communicate the holiday's meaning to kids. (Ages 3-7) Picture descriptions present.

Laolao's Dumplings

by Dane Liu

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet.As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too?Full of humor, heart, and wholly original illustrations, this story is a timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love.

Lapin Plays Possum: Trickster Tales From The Louisiana Bayou

by Scott Cook Sharon Doucet

“Full of sly wit and Cajun Spice. ”—Scholastic. com Chosen as a title for use in the Core Curriculum category of folktales and adaptation for grade set 3. 5, this series of trickster tales, stemming from African folklore, bears remarkable resemblance to the Deep South’s Brer Rabbit tradition. The Louisiana version of Brer Rabbit, Compere Lapin, is a mischief maker determined to get the best of Compere Bouki. In a trio of stories that praises brains over brawn, this rascally rabbit seems to come out ahead no matter what.

Lara Gets Even (Making Out, Book #16)

by Katherine Applegate

Kate's been searching for the boy who rescued her at Ben's party and it seems she's about to find him. Lara wants Jake back, so she dreams up a scheme that will lead Kate straight to the wrong guy. Now Nina wants Ben back and Lara thinks she wants Ben, too. Kate turns Jake down but he continues to dodge Lara and stay away from alcohol. The seniors are thinking about college next fall while Nina worries how she'll make it with all of her friends off to colleges far from the island. Aisha thinks she still loves Christopher but since he's away at basic training in the Army, she gives in to her attraction to David. Zoey and Lucas are still together squabbling over little things. Love and life are so unpredictable! Read about how the couples started and how they've changed in all of the 28 books in the Making Out Series available From Bookshare, including: #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, # 6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #8 Aisha Goes Wild, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out, #19 Kate Finds Love, #20 Never Trust Lara, #21 Trouble with Aaron, #22 Always Loving Zoey, #24 Now Zoey's Alone, #25 Don't Forget Lara, #26 Zoey's Broken Heart, #27 Falling for Claire, and last, #28 Zoey Comes Home.

Lara Gets Lucky (Making Out, Book #23)

by Katherine Applegate

Lara gets lucky when she spots Lucas and Nina alone together. She's been looking for ways to hurt Zoey, and now the people Zoey loves most have played right into Lara's hands. Lara has a dangerous secret--and she intends to use it... Book #23 in the Making Out series answers a lot of questions if you're interested in teenagers, especially teenagers in and out of love. Which guy married at age sixteen? Which girl likes sour cream potato chips? Which boy and girl feel guilty? Which girl is worse than moody? Which boy is in denial? Which girl spills her boy friend's soup on his way to work? Which girl is confused? Which boy has integrity? Which girl is furious enough to break her engagement? Which girl is being stalked and is afraid for her life? Which boy is on a protein diet? Which guy works out to gangsta rap? Which girl wants revenge? Put the whole story together by reading the entire 28 book series available from Bookshare including: #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #8 Aisha Goes Wild, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #19 Kate Finds Love, #20 Never Trust Lara, #21 Trouble With Aaron, #22 Always Loving Zoey, #24 Now Zoey's Alone, #25 Don't Forget Lara, #26 Zoey's Broken Heart, #27 Falling for Claire, and last, #28 Zoey Comes Home.

Lara the Black Cat Fairy: The Magical Animal Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic #2)

by Daisy Meadows

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. The Magical Animal Fairies look after seven young Magical Animals, and train them to use their powers wisely, for the good of Fairyland and the human world. But the animals have been stolen! Can Rachel and Kirsty help the Magical Animals before their powers cause chaos? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magic Animal Fairies set! Ashley the Dragon Fairy; Lara the Black Cat Fairy; Erin the Firebird Fairy; Rihanna the Seashorse Fairy, Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy; Leona the Unicorn Fairy; Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

Lara the Yellow Ladybird

by Martha Evans

A yellow bug in a world of red, Lara the Ladybird just wants to fit in. Catherine Holtzhausen (illustrator), Nadene Kriel (designer).

Lara's Gift

by Annemarie O'Brien

Young Lara is being groomed in the family tradition to take over as Count Voronstov's next kennel steward, breeding borzoi dogs worthy of the Tsar. But then Lara's baby brother is born and she finds herself supplanted as her father decides to make her brother the next kennel steward. Going against her father's wishes and becoming increasingly sure of her special gift of understanding these incredible dogs, Lara risks everything when she reveals the truth about her visions. Now she must save Zar, her favorite borzoi and the one she raised from birth, from a hungry pack of wolves. Only then can she find her own, extraordinary destiny. . . .

Lara's Leap of Faith (The Royal Ballet School Diaries, Book #2)

by Alexandra Moss

Ellie's first term at the Royal Ballet School is filled with excitement, hard work, homesickness, an unexpected chance to perform, and new friendships, tainted only by the rude and hateful behavior of Lara, the girl she crashed into during their audition.

Large Carnivores (World of Animals: Mammals #2)

by Pat Morris Amy-Jane Beer

Encyclopedia articles on all kinds of large carnivores from the Cat family including the Lynx, bobcat, Tiger, Lion, Jaguar, Leopard, Cheetah, and the Clouded Leopard, to the Dog family including the Gray Wolf, Coyote, Dingo, African Wild Dog, Red Fox, Swift Fox, Bat-Eared fox, and more to Bears such as the Grizzly, Polar Bear, Panda Bear, and Black Bear to Hyenas like the Striped and Spotted and spotted Hyenas and the Ardwolf. Animal articles contain, Scientific name, common name, habitat, diet, and interesting facts on each species. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.org.

Large Herbivores (World of Animals: Mammals #5)

by Pat Morris Amy-Jane Beer

This book offers a detailed introduction to large plant eaters, including elephants, rhinos, hippos, horses and zebras, camels and llamas, pigs and peccaries and tapirs. Introduces the animals habitat, status, scientific name, and fascinating facts about each.

Large Trucks (Rigby Leveled Library, Level L #48)

by Debbie Croft

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Larger Than Life (Jeanie & Genie #8)

by Trish Granted

In the eighth book of the Jeanie & Genie series, Willow accidentally brings dinosaurs to life!Jeanie and her best friend, Willow, are going to the zoo to see a special dinosaur safari exhibit. But since Willow is a genie who sometimes accidentally grants wishes, the girls have to be extra careful around animals like lions and tigers and bears. And they are! But…they&’re not quite as careful around the dinosaurs. Soon enough, the dinosaurs come alive! Can Jeanie and Willow fix this larger-than-life problem? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Larger than Life: President Lyndon B. Johnson And The Passing Of The Voting Rights Act

by Anne Quirk

An accessible, informed, and timely biography of Lyndon Johnson that centers his life and presidency around the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Keenly known for both his triumphs and his failures, Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the most complex and compelling presidents in US history. Anne Quirk’s biography alternates between chapters that follow LBJ’s childhood in rural Texas learning politics from his parents, his time teaching Mexican American students at a small-town school, and his days in Congress as majority leader and as vice president; and chapters that cover his work alongside civil rights leaders and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. An epilogue discusses the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that struck down key portions of the act. With engaging storytelling, Quirk paints a rich portrait of Johnson’s presidency, celebrating the accomplishments of his Great Society programs while refusing to shy away from his catastrophic decisions regarding Vietnam and the summer riots of 1967. Larger Than Life presents striking parallels to today’s political arena: an outsize character presiding over a divided nation—but to different ends.

Larger-Than-Life Lara

by Dandi Daley Mackall

When Lara Phelps walks into Laney Grafton's fourth-grade class, Laney feels the air change. Lara is fat. Really fat. Finally, there will be someone else for the boys to pick on, Laney thinks. But as the class prepares for the school play, Lara doesn't act the way a fat kid should. She's confident. She's happy. And nothing, it seems, can change her positive attitude. Until one day, when Laney's classmates do the unthinkable. Bestselling author Dandi Daley Mackall tells this original and poignant story through the use of sparkling language, a winsome narrator, and a clever structure that illustrates just what makes a story a story. .

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